As well as donatingand supporting the marvellous Mo Brothers I know, I have been doing my upmost to help out as a Mo Sista again this year.

Every day in Movember I've posted a picture related to the marvellous moustache and this is what the month looked like... hope you enjoy the snaps! It was mighty fun doing them and I shall almost miss the challenge of finding something new each day to share...

Thank you to everyone who donated pictures to me and a HUGE THANK YOU toevery one of you out their who has done their bit for Movemberto help raise awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Drop in, collect a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie from the Cafe bar and peruse work by some of the most exciting designers and makers from the East Midlands. You can find beautiful treasures in The Space with jewellery, home wares, vintage clothes, illustration and much more.

Check out the talent over at their facebook page and see which creative folks will be there to woo you with their crafty designs and wares.

Enjoy over 55 art and craft stalls featuring work from the region's finest creative talent, all handpicked by The Harley Gallery. Plus, there's plenty to tempt your taste buds with over 20 stalls from local and specialist food producers.

So you can try cheese, beer, bread and chocolate made on the Welbeck Estate, AND shop for unique handcrafted treasures, what more could you ask for?

The Harley Arts and Food Market and Harley Open Studios is on 24th November 10am - 5pm and 25th November 10am - 4pm and this fab event can be found on the A60 between Mansfield and Worksop.

Saturday, 17 November 2012

I'd like to introduce you to the two shiny new arrivals at Sunshine Towers...

This is Pegs...

...and this is Toby...

Together they are the new little loves in my life, and also confirmation that my crazy cat lady days have begun! I've always been a cat person (I'm a huge animal person in general to be fair!) and since my childhood kitties, Carbonel and Calico, left us years ago it's something I always knew I'd do when I had my own place.

Seriously though how can you not be head over heels in love with faces as cute as these...

If you're wondering where the names came from they have stemmed from my childhood love of a series of books, which were also a TV series called Puddle Lane. Anyone remember this?

In it there was a dragon called Toby and in the stories that the magician used to tell Toby and his friends were cats, a Mum and two kittens. The Mum was called Pegs and was a tabby cat and the kittens were called Tim and Tessa Catchamouse. Makes sense now... yes? No? Oh well...

On a final note, I will try not to spam my blog, facebook, twitter and instagram feeds too much with kitty pictures but I can't promise as I am too excited about having these guys around now!

Drop in, collect a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie from the Cafe bar and peruse work by some of the most exciting designers and makers from the East Midlands. You can find beautiful treasures in The Space with jewellery, home wares, vintage clothes, illustration and much more.

Check out the talent over at there facebook page and see which creative folks will be there to woo you with their crafty designs and wares.

Pop along on Saturday 8th December between 10am - 6pm or Sunday 9th December from 11am - 4pm or more festive treasures in a beautiful cosy surrounding up on the top floor of this lovely book store.

I hope that's enough to get you excited about starting some Christmas shopping and sampling some tasty treats along the way. I for one am MOST excited about the Welbeck Farmshop's amazing stew and duck fat roast potatoes that will be on offer next weekend at the Harley Gallery *dribble*

Friday, 2 November 2012

﻿As the magnificent month of Movember is once again upon us and seeing as I still can’t (thankfully!) grow my own Mo’ I will be showing my support and raising awareness in my own way. As well as donating and supporting the marvellous Mo Brothers I know, I will be doing my upmost to help out as a Mo Sista again.

But what am I doing I hear you say? Well... to do my bit and make up for a lack of real facial hair I will be donning and sharing moustaches in lots of various fun ways throughout Movember.

I shall be sure to keep you updated throughout the month but in the mean time I'd love to know what you'll be doing! Maybe you're growing a Mo? Maybe you're running a Movember team? Maybe, like me you just love a good moustache and are spreading the news in another way as a Mo Sista? Whatever it may be... I'd love to know how you are helping support such a fabulous cause!

Don't forget to visit the Movember webiste to show your support and check out the fabulous array facial hair and activities going on!